Course Learning Objectives:
- Covers the essential topics of Additive Manufacturing (AM) that is applicable to business and government.
- Provides fundamental-level information of the background, benefits, workflow, applications, materials and processes associated with 3D printing.
- Demonstrates how AM has transformed the manufacturing process into a promising technology by assessing its industrial and economic impact.
- Comprehend when AM and conventional manufacturing are appropriate through AM business case development.
Course Topics:
- Module 1 鈥� Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM)
AM definition, AM history, 3D printing vs. traditional manufacturing, AM workflow, applications of AM, 3D printing materials, 3D printing processes, emerging/advanced AM technologies. - Module 2 鈥� AM Business & Economics
Impact of AM on the global supply chain, influence of cost-effective AM systems, future of AM, the economics of AM, AM business case development, AM example parts, case studies- Traditional Manufacturing Vs Additive Manufacturing, ROI calculator. - Module 3 鈥� Qualification Overview
Approach to qualification, installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), process qualification (PQ), equivalency.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define 3D printing.
- Distinguish between 3D printing and conventional manufacturing process.
- List the various materials and processes compatible with AM machines.
- Describe the capabilities of a 3D printing machine.
- Ascertain a suitable AM technology that is applicable to a specific application.
- Predict the future of AM by leveraging digital engineering tools.
- Comprehend the economic/business aspects of AM and take appropriate decisions.
- Evaluate the suitability of AM versus traditional manufacturing methods via AM business model steps.
- Understand qualification for AM.